"Our Common Life" - Romans 1:1-15

Sep 13, 2026    Pastor Michael Gabbert

Year of the Gospel

"Our Common Life"

Romans 1:1-15

Pastor Michael Gabbert


The Christian life is, by definition, a shared life-a life lived in common with other believers. This reality is both the great strength and struggle of every church. From the very beginning of Romans, Paul models a godly expression of real-life Christianity.


1. Celebrating Our Shared Calling (vv. 1-7)


2. Celebrating Our Shared Family (vv. 8-13)


3. Celebrating Our Shared Responsibility (vv. 14-15)


a. External Motivation


b. Internal Motivation